An individual’s sexual positioning is their unambiguous perpetual preference starting from sexual maturity when other substitutions are available (Silfe, 2012). Persons have their own sexual preference they choose to be with, no one is born to like the same sex. An indisputable fact about humanity is that every individual owes their existence to the physical union between their father and mother, and this reality forms the basis for the concept of family. However, anthropologists clearly point out that the existence of homosexuality has been identified in some societies at different degrees of prevalence throughout the history. The trait of homosexuality can be simply defined as the sexual attraction between the individuals of the same sex. A homosexual person in the male gender is called ‘gay’ while the term ‘lesbian’ represents a homosexual female. Over the past three decades, the number of homosexuals has dramatically increased and such trait has increasingly grown to be mainstream and open. Several studies suggest alterations association prenatal exposure to androgens or estrogens. One study reports that some women are exposed to high levels of androgens during development (adolescence) because of development with other endocrine disorder is to self-report a bisexual or homosexual orientation, (Money et al., 1984) The current debate is whether or not homosexuality is a result of nature: a person's environment and surroundings, or of his biology and genetics. The debate endures because both sides have the ability to create a scientific environment to support their cause. For example, biological theorists may argue that a monkey and human child, reared in the same setting, will develop with vastly different outcomes, while social theorists may argue that monozygotic twins, one reared normally and the other raised in seclusion for 18 years, will also develop with vastly different results, but different even more...

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...Running Head: HomosexualityHomosexuality
Anna Kavasila
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Professor November
COSK 2011
There are many things in this world that makes people different from one another in a variety of ways. It could be people’s style of dress, their family backgrounds, their races, where they are from, and many other things. Sometimes these differences can be seen as outside the social norm, which can come across as “weird”. One thing that differentiates many people in the world is their sexual orientation. There are those who are heterosexual and they can be seen as people who are sexually attracted to or have sexual relations with someone of the opposite sex. On the other hand, there are those who are totally different from heterosexuals, and they are known as homosexuals. Homosexuality is one of those things that many people depending on what society they live in, see as “weird” because it is not considered to be a social norm. It is something different which does not come along with the majority of people. But just like heterosexuals, homosexuals are regular people doing things that make them happy despite their sexual preference.
Homosexuality can be defined as having a sexual attraction or having sexual relations with a person of the same sex. Men that are considered homosexual are called gay and women are referred to as lesbians. There are many theories that people have come up with...

...Choosing to have sexual relationship with the same sex is known as homosexuality, the opposite sex (heterosexuality), or both sexes are known as bisexuality. All of these are different types of sexual orientations. In the past there were some people who believed that heterosexuality was what God had said to be normal and good while anything other than that would be the work of the devil or a sin against God. There have been many theories that account for the development of diverse sexual orientations in humans. One of the most influential ones is known as the neurohormonal theory. The neurohormonal theory looks at the prenatal androgen levels, with heterosexual men on the higher end, heterosexual women on the lower end, and homosexual men and women at intermediate levels (Ellis, Ames 1987: 248). With all the studies that have been conducted, it seems that the role of the prenatal sex hormones androgen may give us the different types of sexual orientations.
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...﻿Homosexuality- Scientific and Historical Perspectives
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Finally, how have historical and scientific perspectives reflected on your sexual orientation?
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Homosexuality is a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex. Marriage, on the other hand, is the formal union of a man and a woman, typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife. Homosexual marriage is one of the many controversial ethical issues which arise in the Catholic Church and society in general.
Homosexual marriage, also known as same-sex marriage, is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or gender. Legal recognition of homosexual marriage or the possibility to perform a homosexual marriage is sometimes referred to as marriage equality or equal marriage, particularly supporters.
The first laws in modern times enabling homosexual marriage were enacted during the first decade of the 21st century. As of May 2013, thirteen countries, including Argentina, Brazil, France, Iceland, Portugal, and many more. Also, several sub-national jurisdictions, such as parts of Mexico and the United States, allow homosexual couples to marry.
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...﻿Kiuana Ingram
Ms. Lemons
English IV Period 6
18 November 2013
HomosexualityHomosexuality is the sexual orientation toward people of the same sex. Female homosexuals are referred to as Lesbians. Years ago, the term gay has been applied to both homosexual women and men. The potential for homosexual behavior appears to be a basic part of human sexuality, since many people experience homosexual interest, curiosity, or activity at some point in their lives. Homosexual behavior has also been observed in most animal species. Many homosexuals prefer to be called gay or, in the case of women, lesbian. When individuals engage in both heterosexual and homosexual behaviors, they are called bisexual.
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...﻿Causes/Origins of Sexual Orientation
Despite popular belief, sexual orientation is based on multiple factors that can’t be controlled. By puberty, your sexual orientation is decided upon based on multiple biological factors and there is no changing it though people still try. Those who believe that sexual orientation is biologically disposed also express more accepting attitudes toward homosexual people. Homosexuality is estimated to be in 3 percent of men and 1 to 2 percent of women. Because our world is so fitted for heterosexual people, it can make being homosexual difficult because they often feel rejected by parents or harassed by peers and will lead to suicide if these two factors are severe enough. But scientists have pinned three main biological theories to what decides homosexuality which are brain differences, genetic influences, and prenatal influences.
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